Tom Latham Cricket Player Profile

Tom Latham is a professional Cricket player representing New Zealand. Born on 1992-04-02 , they operate primarily as a Wicket-Keeper on the field. Over the course of their career, Tom Latham has featured for New Zealand, Surrey, Warwickshire, Canterbury Kings different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Wicket-Keeper, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Tom Latham is a New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter who bats left-handed. He has represented New Zealand in Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket, and has also played domestic cricket for Canterbury. His role has included opening the batting, particularly in Test cricket, where he has provided a steady presence at the top of the order. He took on New Zealand’s Test captaincy in 2024.

Profile

Latham made his first-class debut for Canterbury in 2010 and his List A debut in 2011. After playing for New Zealand’s Under-19 side, he made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in February 2012 and his T20I debut against West Indies later that year.

He made his Test debut against India in February 2014. Latham established himself as a Test opener and scored a second double-century during New Zealand’s 2022 home summer. His highest Test score is 264.

Latham captained New Zealand in limited-overs matches when Kane Williamson was unavailable. He became the full-time Test captain in October 2024, succeeding Tim Southee. In the first series of his full-time captaincy, New Zealand won all three Tests in India.

FAQs

What is Tom Latham’s role in cricket?

He is a wicketkeeper-batter who bats left-handed.

When did Tom Latham make his international debuts?

He made his ODI and T20I debuts in 2012 and his Test debut in 2014.

What is Tom Latham’s highest Test score?

His highest Test score is 264.

Has Tom Latham played in the Indian T20 League?

No. The available career summary lists no Indian T20 League appearances.